2021 Andremily Mourvèdre
Tasting Notes
“The 2021 Mourvèdre is another archetypal example of the variety from Andremily, where winemaker Jim Binns manages to polish what can be a naturally rustic variety into a shining, sapphire-like expression…it shows the elegance and juiciness that is characteristic of a cooler growing season. It’s explosive and electrically blue on the nose, with incredibly pure aromas of blueberry candy, violet, and juniper and accents of coffee beans, warm chocolate, aniseed and grilled Wagyu beef—it continually unfurls to reveal new scents with each return to the glass. The palate is just as impressive with its balance of concentrated, fragrant fruit, fireworks of fresh acidity, and finely chalky tannins, and it has a tremendously long, perfumed finish.” Robert Parker 100 points
About Andremily
Jim Binns, formerly Manfred Krankl's assistant at Sine Qua Non (SQN) winery for 12 vintages, played a crucial role in managing all aspects of SQN during his tenure. He then dedicated himself fully to Andremily, a venture that began with an opportunity from Manfred. This opportunity involved taking over the prized White Hawk Vineyard in Cat Canyon, a source of contracted fruit for SQN, which Binns had been familiar with since joining SQN in 2005. Alongside this, he and his wife Rachel, sought additional vineyards like Larner in Ballard Canyon and Alta Mesa in Cuyama Valley, forming Andremily's foundation. In 2020, they expanded further by acquiring Slide Hill Vineyard in Edna Valley.
Andremily, committed to excellence in viticulture, focuses on producing top-quality fruit, limiting yield, and ensuring balanced crops. Their hands-on approach extends to meticulous sorting and fermentation processes, before in-house bottling. The winery's name, Andremily, is a tribute to Binns' children, Andrew and Emily, reflecting the family-oriented ethos of the brand and symbolizing the family's involvement and passion for winemaking. Andremily produces some of the finest wines in the World.
Winery: Andremily
Origin: California
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red Wine - Dry
Varietal: 88% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah
Vineyards: Alta Mesa Vineyard (Santa Barbara County), Slide Hill Vineyard (Edna Valley), White Hawk Vineyard (Cat Canyon)
Winemaker: Jim Binns
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 15.6%
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Only 500 cases produced
• 75% Whole Cluster
• 21 months in 50% New French Barrique and 600L Demi-Muid & 50% Used French Barrique
• Bottled August 26, 2023